A Texas woman buys a couple’s card game to play as an anniversary activity with her boyfriend. However, his answer to one question leads to her being dumped unexpectedly.
In a video with over 15,000 views, TikToker Marin Scoggin (@marinscogg) sits in her car. She says the night before she purchased the We’re Not Really Strangers card game to celebrate a year and a half with her boyfriend.
We’re Not Really Strangers is a test of how well you know your partner, with cards that ask personal and deep questions about the relationship. The goal of the game is to help couples become closer and more bonded. Scoggin says she picked up the game for $20 at Target.
However, she says that the game took an unexpected turn after she asked her boyfriend a question.
Why was she dumped after playing a card game?
Scoggin says she initially picked up the card game because she loves to know “how [she’s] perceived” by her boyfriend.
“So you know I’m going to ask every question in the [expletive] book,” she remarks. “I would have played it for hours.”
While she says she expected to know his answers to the questions, some were “deep cuts” and surprised her.
In a comment, she reveals that she was “dumped” after she asked her boyfriend a question about his future plans.
“There was a card asking about where he sees himself in 5 years or whatever and NONE OF IT INCLUDED ME,” she shares.
Still, she recommends the game to other couples.
“You should always want to know more about the person you’re with,” she says.
How did viewers react to her sudden breakup?
In the comments, others share their experience with We’re Not Really Strangers. Some say the game also led to a breakup.
“My question was ‘what’s one think you still don’t understand about me’ (or something along the lines) and i said ‘i still don’t understand why you felt the need to text other girls when we’re together’ he immediately started deflecting lmaoooo,” one writes.
“OMG, I played this with my ex and he wasn’t able to give me deep responses. It was so superficial & even awkward? So we ended up breaking up like 2 yrs later because he was so emotionally unavailable and avoidant,” another says.
“Tried to play with the guy I was dating at that point for months and he freaked out bc also avoidant. Should of been the red flag I needed lol,” a third adds.
“Every couple I know that has played this together has broken up over it (including myself),” a fourth remarks.
However, others say the game has been a positive experience for them and their partners.
“Some hope out there: my husband and i love to play this game and learning more nuance to each other!” a commenter shares.
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The Mary Sue reached out to Scoggin, We’re Not Really Strangers, and Target via email for further comment.
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